About Us
Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all. This is where you come in!
About the Team
The Customer Compliance Performance team is undergoing significant transformation, creating exciting new opportunities to join at a pivotal time, where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact. This team provides specialist compliance expertise to the Customer Business Unit, supporting effective compliance management and ensuring EnergyAustralia’s regulatory obligations, governance systems, processes, and frameworks meet both industry standards and customer expectations. And this is where you come in!
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Customer Compliance Performance Team, as a Controls Testing Lead. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of testing programs for controls, to assess and uplift the design and effectiveness of key compliance controls. This role drives insights through testing, partnering with stakeholders to close gaps, and continuously enhancing testing methodologies, to strengthen compliance assurance across the Business Unit. Other aspects of the role include:
- Oversee and manage the quality control testing framework to detect potential noncompliance with business processes, obligations and regulatory requirements
- Develop annual programs aligned with the Business Unit’s risk priorities
- Analyse testing results to identify control gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Provide input into the broader Controls Assurance function by highlighting trends and opportunities in controls testing that could inform strategies or work plans
- Continually improve testing methodologies, procedures, and quality standards in line with business context and technological advancements
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in similar assurance or controls testing role risk compliance or assurance role, with a strong understanding of in designing and conducting control testing, particularly in the context of compliance or risk management. Other things we’re keen on include:
- Prior experience working within risk, compliance, internal audit, or similar functions
- A deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance controls
- Being familiar with the regulatory environment of the Energy sector is highly desirable
- Analytical mindset, with a strong ability to analyse testing results, identify trends, gaps, or weaknesses, and synthesise findings into clear & actionable recommendations
- Adaptable and proactive, ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic setting
- Strong stakeholder engagement experience, with the ability to communicate and influence various stakeholders effectively, including senior leaders
Why Us?
We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome. We offer;
- Balance Life and Work through our Flexible Ways of Working
- Discounts on your energy bills for you, your friends and family
- Recharge and relax with two extra days of leave each year (we call them recharge days)
- Volunteer days off to help charities make a difference through volunteering
- We offer 20 weeks paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal
- State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3–4-minute walk from Southern Cross station
If you’re ready to ‘light the way’ towards your next career move, click the 'Apply’ button & complete the online application form before Sunday the 25th of May. If you have any questions, or for a career conversation, please contact Alicia.Patterson@energyaustralia.com.au
